Antique Japanese Edo-Period Sword Katana Kashira Samurai in Gold on Shakudō Haori surface embossing (karazuri)

surface embossing (karazuri)

and the warm amber color it develops over decades of use

Decoration: Gold 和 kanji

emphasizing both material beauty and fine craftsmanship

This is an antique Japanese banner used at festivals and parades

Antique Japanese Edo-Period Sword Katana Kashira Samurai in Gold on Shakudō Haori surface embossing (karazuri)Antique Japanese Sword Fitting Kashira Edo Period Iron Edo period Japanese sword fitting (kashira), forming the pommel cap of a katana or wakizashi tsuka. The form is oval with softly rounded shoulders, designed to cap and protect the end of the hilt while providing visual balance to the tsuka and fuchi. Constructed in iron with carved surface detailing and traces of original surface treatment consistent with period sword furniture. The exterior